Helicopter Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Bernardino • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety compliance, and flight planning, with a strong focus on adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations and ensuring the well-being of medical teams and patients. Possesses extensive flight experience, including rotor wing turbine and cross-country flight time, along with necessary certifications.

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2,500 Total Flight Hours1,000 Hours PIC In Category500 Hours Rotor Wing Turbine TimeFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateInstrument Rating For Category And Class Of Aircraft

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Hard Skills

Flight PlanningPre-Flight ChecksAircraft Walk-AroundsCompliance With Federal Aviation RegulationsMedical Systems Familiarity

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Single-Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine RatingATP Rating In Category

Industry Keywords

Air MethodsAeronautical Information ManualGeneral Operations ManualMedical Flight OperationsEmergency Medical Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft safely and legally
Ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy for transporting medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals
Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, General Operations Manual guidelines, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Complete pre-flight checks and aircraft walk-arounds before and after every flight
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with medical interiors and systems
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Participate in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than 70 years old
Must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2,500 total flight hours with minimum of 2,000 flight hours in category
1,000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of rotor wing turbine time
500 hours of cross-country flight time, including at least 50 hours at night
100 hours unaided night as PIC, with specified NVG substitution allowance
75 hours actual or simulated instrument time, including at least 50 hours in-flight and 20 hours in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft, or ATP rating in category
Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft
First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate required
Regular scheduled attendance
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

120% ACCRA
$25,000 location stipend
$3,000 IFR stipend
Experience stipend up to $12,000
Off-duty housing available
$40,000 sign-on bonus
Health, dental and vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending account benefit plans
Tuition reimbursement
Full company-paid life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Voluntary legal benefits
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs
7 days on/7 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts